DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN-APPLICATION CLOSED!

Wabag Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
91 days ago

Description

The Data Management Technician maintains a comprehensive University’s Digital Library information e-resource, ensuring consistency and integrity of the Library data; oversees collection and reporting of complex, related information. Interprets data, including statistical values, and provides advice and consultation regarding implications; may make recommendations for adjustments and provides reports. Conducts needs assessments, designs and creates databases, and participates in testing and implementation of new applications and/or enhancements and modifications to existing systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer engineering or equivalent field or equivalent qualification preferable Master level technology degree and technology certifications.
  • At least four years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Knowledge of structured programming, testing, and debugging techniques.
  • Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyse data.
  • Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.
  • Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to verify data input and correct errors and provides reports.
  • Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
  • Ability to provide a range of systems training and/or support activities for users.
  • Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods.
 
 
  • Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications.
  • Knowledge of computer data processing principles.
  • Knowledge of mathematics.
  • Ability to analyse operational data requirements and to create and develop databases specific to requirements.
  • Ability to create data capture and input specifications.

Bonuses

NOT AVAILABLE NOW

Benefits

GRADE 16
IUIE BASIC SALARY: K86, 210.00

Responsibilities

  • Develops and designs methods and procedures for collecting Library data, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer and retrieval from computer, utilizing knowledge of symbolic language, optical or pattern recognition, database construction, and retrieval methods.
 
 
  • Develops alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of information, utilizing knowledge of electronic data processing principles, mathematics, and computer capabilities.
  • Consults with and advises Library staff on the use and interpretation of data; collaborates as appropriate with staff in the structuring and development of data requirements.
  • Performs needs assessment activities and works with other information systems personnel to determine feasibility of development of new databases and/or enhancements or modifications to existing databases.
  • Develops specifications for data capture and input; monitors input to ensure consistency, quality, and integrity of data.
  • Programs, debugs, and runs a variety of scheduled and ad hoc listings, summaries, statistics, labels, and other electronic and/or presentation reports.
  • Provides technical assistance and training to Library personnel in the use of personal computers, standard software packages, and on-line information systems.
  • Makes recommendations for on-line program enhancements; assists in testing and implementation of modifications and enhancements.
  • Supervises or oversees the work of programming and/or data entry staff and/or student and other employees in the Library.
  • Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
  • May conduct individual, group, and/or University-based presentations related to University’s Digital Library objectives and parameters.
  • May set up and maintain staff security access codes; may manage departmental staff and student’s server infrastructure.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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